GIFT City and GIFT IFSC: insights and updates
Oilfield Equipment Leasing: The Next Big Move for GIFT City
Transforming Financial Services in IFSC OVERVIEW The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) is expanding leasing opportunities in GIFT City, Gujarat, by proposing oilfield equipment leasing as a new…
Read insight →Unlocking Market Potential with Liquidity Enhancement Scheme (LES)
Transforming Financial Services in IFSC OVERVIEW The Bullion Exchange in the IFSC has decided to introduce the Liquidity Enhancement Scheme (LES) to improve liquidity in illiquid commodity derivatives contracts.…
Read insight →GIFT City : A Hub of Innovation & Global Financial Growth
OVERVIEW Gujarat has taken a major step towards technological advancement with the inauguration of the AI Centre for Excellence at GIFT City, Gandhinagar . BSE has officially launched US dollar-denominated Sensex…
Read insight →GIFT City: Paving the Way for Global Investment & Insurance Innovation
Transforming Financial Services in IFSC Mirae Asset Launch – Overview Mirae Asset IFSC has launched a close-ended, non-retail Category III AIF – the Global Allocation Fund – under IFSCA regulations. The fund opened for…
Read insight →Navigating India’s Alternative Investment Landscape
Introduction to Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are privately pooled investment vehicles in India, distinct from mutual funds and collective investment schemes, designed to cater…
Read insight →PRIMARY MARKET CONFERENCE , GSMC 1.0: A SUCCESSFUL DEBUT
AT GIFT IFSC OVERVIEW IFSC has strong infrastructure and regulation, and aims to boost financial activity, as discussed at a recent primary markets conference. Key strategies discussed in the primary markets conference…
Read insight →GIFT IFSC: A Strategic Alternative to Traditional Financial Centers
Transforming Financial Services in IFSC OVERVIEW GIFT IFSC (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City) provides investors with a compelling alternative to established financial hubs like Dubai, Singapore, and Hong Kong.…
Read insight →HDFC Bank Drives Innovation with First Gold Forward Deal
Transforming Financial Services in IFSC overview HDFC Bank has executed its first gold forward deal from Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), becoming the first Indian lender to do so. The transaction was
Read insight →Regulatory Advancements And Market Innovations
TRANSFORMING GIFT IFSC OVERVIEW IFSCA & NSE IX Pioneering Innovations at GIFT IFSC: IFSCA Informal Guidance Scheme, 2024: Operational from January 1, 2025, this scheme enables stakeholders to seek clarifications on…
Read insight →Global Universities Find a Home in GIFT City: Shaping the Future of Education and Innovation
Key provisions Introduced in October 2022, the regulations permit foreign universities to establish branch campuses in GIFT City with relaxed regulatory conditions. Universities can repatriate funds in freely…
Read insight →Guidelines for Indian Residents Using Foreign Currency Accounts in GIFT City
OVERVIEW: The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) issued a circular directing to all IFSC Banking Units (IBUs) concerning the operations of Foreign Currency Accounts (FCA) for Indian resident…
Read insight →Alphard Maritime to Launch $500 Million Shipping Fund in GIFT City
OVERVIEW: In a significant development for the Indian shipping industry, Alphard Maritime Group, a leading global player in the maritime sector, has unveiled plans to establish a $500 million shipping fund at Gujarat…
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